G2819 κλῆρος
Strong's Greek Concordance · 13 KJV occurrences
κλῆρος
klēros
Definition
a die (for drawing chances); by implication, a portion (as if so secured); by extension, an acquisition (especially a patrimony, figuratively)
KJV Renderings
heritage, inheritance, lot, part
Derivation / Etymology
probably from G2806 (κλάω) (through the idea of using bits of wood, etc., for the purpose;
Sample KJV Verses (8 of 13)
- Matthew 27:35And they crucified him, and parted his garments, casting lots: that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, They parted my garments among them, and upon my vesture did they cast lots.
- Matthew 27:35And they crucified him, and parted his garments, casting lots: that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, They parted my garments among them, and upon my vesture did they cast lots.
- Luke 23:34¶ Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And they parted his raiment, and cast lots.
- John 19:24They said therefore among themselves, Let us not rend it, but cast lots for it, whose it shall be: that the scripture might be fulfilled, which saith, They parted my raiment among them, and for my vesture they did cast lots. These things therefore the soldiers did.
- Acts 1:25That he may take part of this ministry and apostleship, from which Judas by transgression fell, that he might go to his own place.
- Acts 1:26And they gave forth their lots; and the lot fell upon Matthias; and he was numbered with the eleven apostles.
- Acts 8:21Thou hast neither part nor lot in this matter: for thy heart is not right in the sight of God.
- Colossians 1:12Giving thanks unto the Father, which hath made us meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light: